Monthly Archives: March 2012

Going for a Song!

Great News – we’ve found a Music Director! Thank you so much for expressing an interest in joining the Hospice choir and I am pleased to let you know that we have found a Musical Director who has agreed to … Continue reading

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Where we are going and how we get there!

On Thursday, the Trustees of the Hospice and I had an excellent day facilitated by Sandra Verkuyten OBE and Ray Emptage, who kindly gave their time to support us in looking at the strategy and vision for the Hospice.  We … Continue reading

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Mayor of Havering’s Civic Dinner

Last Saturday David my husband and I attended the Mayor of Havering’s Civic Dinner in Collier Row.  It was a fantastic evening with the world champion Royal British Legion Band of Corps of Drums Romford. The dinner was followed by … Continue reading

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Purple Cow Communications

Last friday, I met Anne Brown from Purple Cow Communications who is giving us some of her time on communications to support Major Donors, and to help plan for my 1st Anniversary at the Hospice in May (can’t believe it).

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Gold Standards Framework for End of Life Care

Later on the 9th I met with Dr Saini a Hospice Trustee and local GP who is very involved in the establishment of new clinical commissioning groups for the NHS.  It was very helpful to hear where the plans currently … Continue reading

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Joint Work in Education – St Josephs

On the 9th March, with Caroline the Head of Education at ST Francis we attended a meeting with St Josephs with Heather Richardson and her team to discuss possibilities regarding joint work in Education.  We look forward to continuing the … Continue reading

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Induction Training for New Staff

On the 8th March I attended our induction training for new staff, and it was great to see staff from the Hospice and the shops.  I hope you all enjoy working for the Hospice.

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Farleigh Hospice

On the 7th March I met with Janet Doughan CEO from Farleigh Hospice, and we shared current and future challenges and opportunities facing our 2 hospices.  Janet used to work at St Francis some years ago ,and it was lovely … Continue reading

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Farewell to Elisabeth

On Thursday we said a ‘Farewell to Elisabeth’ our Head of Events and Major Donors .  Elisabeth takes up post of Director of Fundraising at St Claire Hospice in Hastingwood on Monday.  A big thank you to Elisabeth who has … Continue reading

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Havering Women in Business

On Wednesday evening I attended the Havering Women in Business Event, and enjoyed hearing a presentation about tendering for contracts with Havering Council, as well as meeting some local business women.

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